Events

The Bishop’s Palace in Wells is looking forward to a very significant birthday in 2020 as it celebrates 800 years since the beginning of the building’s construction.

The Bishop’s Palace in Wells receives £250,000 in National Lottery support

Track and Trace at The Bishop’s Palace

Designed to celebrate 800 years since the construction of The Bishop’s Palace, Palace 800 – The Story of a Palace and a Home will take you on a journey through the 800 year history of The Bishop’s Palace and will introduce you to the people and events that have shaped this special place.

Get the family out and about to explore the Palace Gardens with our “Squirrels and Leaves” Half Term Family Trail.

2000 metal poppies have been planted in The Quiet Garden of The Bishop’s Palace in Wells in time for Remembrance weekend. The poppies were planted by Siobhan Goodwin, Community Engagement Manager, Dan Vidler who conceived the idea for the 2018 centenary, and three volunteers from the Palace, including one doing a Duke of Edinburgh Award volunte...

Panto at the Palace26th-29th November 2020

Father Christmas at The Bishop’s Palace

Brighten up your winter and find some festive cheer with a visit to ‘Christmas at the Palace’ in Wells! Despite the difficulties that 2020 has brought, we’re planning to bring some socially-distanced joy to the Christmas season with our annual festive celebrations throughout December.